Food City to launch Coca-Cola Sprite Cherry
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Coca-Cola’s largest U.S. bottler, The Coca-Cola Company, other local Coca-Cola bottlers, and Food City are proud to announce the launch of an exciting new product. Food City will serve as the exclusive supermarket retailer for 12 pack/12-ounce cans of Sprite Cherry. Sprite Cherry will be...
Knoxville police: Missing man found dead, person of interest charged
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man is in custody after Knoxville Police Department officers began looking into the death of a man who went missing on Feb. 22. The case centers on 54-year-old Tommy “Eddie” Hundley. According to KPD, Hundley went missing that Sunday, and officers found his car seemingly abandoned....
Where to watch Tennessee Invitational softball: TV, channel, stream
No. 1 Tennessee (14-0) softball will play at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium for the first time in 2026. The Lady Vols will host the Tennessee Invitational. Tennessee will open play versus Appalachian State on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. EST. The Lady Vols will also face Penn State on Friday at 5:30 p.m....
Woman injured after hit-and-run in North Knoxville, police seek info
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run Wednesday night, police said. Around 9:15 p.m., a woman was leaving the KenJo gas station when she was struck by a vehicle on the 1700 block of North Broadway. The vehicle fled the scene, police...
Star-studded Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am driven by Yokohama Tire set to launch 2026 Bassmaster Classic...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A who’s who of sports, music and entertainment will descend on Knoxville, Tenn., as B.A.S.S. and Progressive Insurance announce the return of the wildly popular Bassmaster Classic Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am driven by Yokohama Tire, a marquee event that will kick off celebrations surrounding the...
Family, community remember sports journalist Wes Rucker after tragic death
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Friends and family remembered the life of longtime Tennessee sports journalist Wes Rucker at his funeral service Wednesday. Rucker was 43 years old when he died in a five-car collision on Interstate 40. Rucker reported on University of Tennessee athletics since 2000, working...
Is Tomato Head moving? Just the front door! Catch up on restaurant news
Knoxville's restaurant scene took a bit of a hit to start off the new year , but things are looking up as springs gets closer. In this roundup, we have news of several restaurants expanding, adding to their menus or just looking to switch things up. We have news about one of Knoxville's favorite restaurants with a...
Parents of Clinton motorcyclist killed in school bus crash urge drivers to pay attention
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) — The parents of a 21-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on Clinton Highway are calling on drivers to pay more attention on the road, as charges remain pending against the school bus driver involved in the collision. James Pruitt Jr. — known to nearly...
One person injured following hit-and-run incident in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a woman injured Wednesday night on North Broadway. Police responded to the 1700 block of North Broadway after receiving reports that a woman had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. According to KPD, a bystander said...
Flooding in Anderson County closes some roads
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Flooding in Anderson County has prompted a warning from first responders to use caution when driving in the area. Several roads have flooded or are closed. At 9 a.m. Thursday, the Anderson County Emergency Management Agency provided this list:. Irwin Mill at Hinds Creek. Pumpkin...

















